Building a Better Runner

excerpts from an article in USA Track and Field submitted by Michael J Smith, Kansas State University, Assistant Track and Field Coach.

.................To put it simply, if the energy cost of running can be reduced by improving balance, force production, range of motion, posture, and muscular endurance, the runner can be more economical. This is, "running economy". Theoretically, if running economy improves, performance gains will follow. Thus, the incorporation of physical strength into the training program has to be prioritized.